Sep 04 2009
Labor Day Sale at Joanns - the Goods
I seem to have an endless supply of fabric, but not notions. And every few months I try to buy patterns when they are on sale. Here’s what I found on my most recent Joann’s excursion.
The patterns are all McCall’s patterns. For a preview of blogged things to come they are:
- McCall’s M4400, a bag pattern by Laura Ashley - one view has that kind of reinforced bottom that is often made with a remnant of leather or suede.
- McCall’s M4531, also by Laura Ashley, that is several types of business bags. I bought a zipper for that one. So it may be sewn up soon.
- McCall’s 4936 which has several basic handbag styles. I’m going to keep it around for next time I feel like making a smaller bag.
- McCall’s M5822, a tote by Kay Whitt Designs. It looks perfect for using up the Michael Miller fabric remnants that I have laying around.
- McCall’s M5824, laptop bag and laptop sleeve patterns. This one requires a lot of notions: three zippers, cord , and three D-rings.
- McCall’s M5898, market totes and bottle carrier. DH has been asking for different types of bags, since I made him the canvas bag . This pattern can be sewn up with manly canvas.
The Sponge Bob and totes are for a little girls birthday project. I think Sponge Bob is gross. But that’s what she wants for her birthday. More on that soon.
In the past I have done a lot of sewing of garments that could be made in a weekend, and simple curtains. Now that I sew more regularly, and really like to make handbags, I’m learning what to keep on hand. Bags need notions. I need to find one of those cool closures like old coin purses have. And also an alligator closure.
